What is the Social Security Tax?

3. Are There Exemptions to Social Security Tax?

Yes. Exemptions include religious group members who oppose receiving SSA benefits after retiring or suffering a disability. Nonresident aliens who are not legal residents or citizens of the U.S., or work in the U.S. for foreign governments, do not pay Social Security tax. Finally, students employed at the same college or university at which they are enrolled and must remain employed to continue their enrollment are exempt from paying Social Security tax.

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